What The Hell Just Happened In Music This Week?

Gucci Mane received a prison sentence, Meek Mill was denied early parole, Kanye West and Paul McCartney hit the studio and more. Check out all that and more.

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Gucci Mane can't seem to catch a break. The Atlanta rapper was sentenced to 39 months in a federal prison after being convicted for a firearms charge that dates back to last September. Gucci will be locked up for at least 28 more months, as he's already served 11 months behind bars. Similarly, Meek Mill was denied early parole this week. Based on reports, he will be locked away till at least October, which pushes back the release of his sophomore album Dreams Worth More Than Money indefinitely. 

In more inspiring news, J. Cole visited Ferguson, Mo. to pay respects to Michael Brown and support protesters, while Drake showed his support for ALS by completing the Ice Bucket Challenge. That, and Nicki Minaj dropped one of the sexiest music videos of all time for "Anaconda." Check out all that and more in What The Hell Just Happened In Music This Week?

J. Cole traveled to Ferguson, Mo. to pay his respects to Michael Brown and support protestors.

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Drake participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge during a show in Pittsburgh.

Kanye West and Paul McCartney reportedly work on new music together.

French Montana appeared on “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” for the first time, and it was pretty awkward.

Soulja Boy, Omarion, and Ray J were named as cast members for VH1's “Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood.”

Meek Mill's time in jail was extended after he was denied early parole.

Taylor Swift released her video for “Shake It Off,” which caused an uproar from fans calling her out for appropriation.

The NFL switched up their rules by asking potential Super Bowl halftime show performers to pay to play.

Nicki Minaj finally released her video for “Anaconda,” and it was a moment that will go down in GIF history.

Gucci Mane received a 39-month prison sentence for a firearms conviction.

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